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If you are looking for a mountain vacation where you can relax in a secluded cabin with an incredible view, then the area surrounding East Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountain National Park is an ideal destination. Several companies offer cabin and chalet rentals near the borders of the park where couples or large groups can escape the hustle and bustle of a hotel in town and experience a truly peaceful getaway where the only neighbors are the wildlife that roam the landscape.

Parkview

Parkview is a chalet on the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This cabin is nearly 1,600 square feet and offers a panoramic view of the mountains. One of the cabin's three decks features a Jacuzzi, and a second Jacuzzi tub is upstairs in the master suite where you can soak in a hot tub and look out through the skylights above to see the stars. Parkview has central heat and air conditioning, a wood-burning fireplace, charcoal grill, two king bedrooms, a pool table and a full kitchen as well a spacious living area. The master suite and living area have flat-screen televisions and DVD players.

Quiet Times

Quiet Times is a cabin just far enough from the tourist attractions of downtown Gatlinburg to provide complete peace despite its convenience. The two-bed, two-bath rental is just 1.2 miles from the main entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Both bedrooms feature an in-room hot tub and the vaulted ceilings of the large living room are partially supported by a large stone fireplace. The full kitchen is equipped with all the conveniences of home, including a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. The cabin has two decks with views of nature. One deck has a hot tub, while the other is perfect for grilling, dining and lounging.

A Starry Night

A Starry Night is a good choice for a secluded romantic getaway for two or a family outing for four. This one-bedroom, one-bath cabin sleeps four comfortably by utilizing the king-size log bed in the bedroom and the pull-out sofa in the living room. This cabin has a nice wintertime view of the Smoky Mountains, but the view is mostly foliage during the green months of the year. The living room has a 32-inch flat-screen television with DVD player, high speed DSL and a fireplace. The bedroom has a hot tub with a waterfall feature, and outside on the deck is a larger Jacuzzi tub for relaxing under the stars any time of the year.

A Taste of Heaven

A Taste of Heaven is a two-bedroom, two-bath cabin near the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg. This extremely private setting offers peaceful surroundings that keep you close to the attractions of downtown Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. One bedroom has a king bed and in-room Jacuzzi as well as a gas log fireplace. The second bedroom has a queen-sized bed. The cabin has a covered deck with a hot tub, a fully equipped kitchen, pool table and laundry room.

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Lee Morgan is a fiction writer and journalist. His writing has appeared for more than 15 years in many news publications including the "Tennesseean," the "Tampa Tribune," "West Hawaii Today," the "Honolulu Star Bulletin" and the "Dickson Herald," where he was sports editor. He holds a Bachelor of Science in mass communications from Middle Tennessee State University.

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